Try to Rule Fairly and You'll Be Overthrown

CGP Grey's animated adaptation of The Dictator's Handbook, explaining how rulers stay in power by keeping a small group of key supporters happy rather than ruling fairly. It lays out selectorate theory and how resources shape regimes.

Why HN recommends it: HN treats it as the standard short summary of how power and political incentives work, applied to governments, companies and workplaces.

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